PRO_SAP | Advanced
Extend the Core Edition with advanced nonlinear and performance-based analysis capabilities for complex new and existing structures.
In addition to all Core features, it includes BIM reinforcement modeling, nonlinear pushover analysis (via PRO_SAM), construction stage analysis, load history effects, and collapse mechanism evaluation.
Add fire resistance verification, reinforced masonry design, XLAM structures, and semi-precast beam modeling.
Advanced Edition is designed for engineers dealing with seismic assessment, nonlinear behavior, construction sequencing, and high-level verification scenarios, where detailed structural performance and regulatory compliance are required.
PRO_SAP Advanced offers robust, all-purpose structural analysis and design for more complex projects.
Fire Resistance Analysis for Concrete, Steel, and Wood
Enables advanced fire resistance verification for concrete, steel, and wooden elements in compliance with Italian and international standards. The module provides an intuitive interface for rapid parameter definition, delivering precise thermal maps and structural safety checks for both new and existing buildings.
Regulatory Compliance and Standards
Applied Regulations: Full support for Eurocodes 2, 3, and 5 (UNI EN 1992-1-2 for concrete, UNI EN 1993-1-2 for steel, and UNI EN 1995-1-2 for wood).
National Standards: Ensures consistency with Italian building codes and European fire safety requirements.
Thermal Mapping and Temperature Analysis
Section Exposure: Calculates the precise temperature distribution for longitudinal reinforcement, stirrups, and concrete in sections exposed to fire.
Time-Dependent Analysis: Defines fire duration and the specific sides of the section exposed to heat to evaluate the effective thermal impact.
Section Management and Structural Verification
Resistant Section Calculation: Automatically determines the reduced resistant section based on thermal degradation and fire duration.
Automated Safety Checks: Adjusts and verifies Ultimate Limit State (ULS) combinations to confirm structural stability and safety under fire conditions.
PRO_SAM: Advanced Nonlinear Analysis for Masonry and RC Structures
PRO_SAM is an advanced engine integrated into PRO_SAP, specifically designed for performing Nonlinear Static Analysis (Pushover) using the renowned SAM II calculation engine. It is an essential tool for seismic vulnerability assessment of existing buildings and the design of high-performance new constructions. Developed in collaboration with Confindustria Ceramica, PRO_SAM is the result of a prestigious partnership between industrial leaders and academic institutions to deliver a high-quality structural solution.
Equivalent Frame Modeling
The software utilizes an Equivalent Frame Modeling approach, enabling detailed structural analysis with significantly reduced computational effort compared to complex plate, shell, or brick modeling with nonlinear materials.
Multimaterial Management
Fully integrated with the main structural suite, PRO_SAM allows for the simultaneous management of diverse materials and seamless interaction with modules for foundation verification and local kinematic analysis.
Nonlinear Behavior: Supports new or existing structures made of Reinforced Concrete, ordinary or reinforced Masonry, and masonry strengthened with FRCM.
Linear Elastic Behavior: Enables the inclusion of steel, timber, and generic materials within the global model.
Multimodal Force Distributions
Implements advanced load patterns as required by modern technical building codes:
Group 1 (G1): Triangular distributions, corresponding to the fundamental mode acceleration or floor forces at each level.
Group 2 (G2): Distributions proportional to masses or multimodal patterns considering at least 6 significant modes.
Regulatory Compliance and Design Codes
PRO_SAM is designed to meet the rigorous requirements of NTC 2018 (Italy) and international standards:
Technical Standards for Construction (NTC 2018): Italian criteria for design, execution, and testing.
Eurocode 6 (EC6): European standard for the design of masonry structures.
Eurocode 8 (EC8): European requirements for seismic design and structural resilience.
PRO_CINEM: Linear and Nonlinear Analysis of Masonry Kinematics
Advanced tool for evaluating the seismic vulnerability of existing masonry buildings through the analysis of local collapse mechanisms. It provides a precise safety assessment by determining the collapse multiplier and the seismic capacity of specific structural portions.
Analysis and Methodology
Kinematic Approaches: Performs both Linear Kinematic Analysis and Non-Linear Kinematic Analysis based on the limit equilibrium method.
Mechanism Identification: Automatically identifies the critical position of hinges to determine the lowest collapse multiplier.
Analytical Options: Allows for various modeling assumptions, including linear stress distribution between blocks or infinite rigidity of elements.
Structural Mechanisms Analyzed
Evaluates complex collapse kinematics in overlapping wall sets, accounting for specific geometries and constraints:
Simple and compound overturning.
Vertical and horizontal bending.
Tilting of the tympanum.
Input and Integration
Full Integration: Automatically imports geometry, materials, and loads directly from the PRO_SAP structural model.
Autonomous Mode: Can be used as a standalone tool with manual entry of wall geometry, openings, and seismic parameters.
Constraint Management: Specifically accounts for the presence of tie-downs, curbs, and tendons to verify their effectiveness in preventing collapse.
Output and Reporting
Generates detailed technical reports including safety coefficients for SLD (Damage Limit State) and SLV (Life Safety Limit State), alongside capacity curves and demand displacement graphs.
Advanced
Purchase Options
LT VERSION
€ 4.499
12-month
(free for the first year)
€ 369
PR VERSION
€8.899
12-month
(free for the first year)
€ 699
Annual Subscription
LT VERSION
€ 1.269
Provides full functionality with a 750-node limit, ideal for small-scale projects or beginners.
REQUEST A QUOTEPR VERSION
€2.479
Allows the analysis of structures with no limit on nodes or geometric complexity, offering maximum design freedom.
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